A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
My vegetarian poutine recipe swaps out the beef gravy for a delicious mushroom gravy full of umami flavor.
Crispy, golden fried potatoes topped with cheese curds and smothered in mushroom gravy make this poutine recipe a keeper! This is pure comfort food, so grab a fork and dig in.
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…Oven roasted shishito peppers with smoked salt, brown sugar and sesame are quick and easy to make. Roast in a hot oven for several minutes for blistered perfection. Delicious on their own, or combined with roasted fingerling potatoes, shishitos are versatile, mild and so good.
Baked shishito peppers are a delicious snack or side. Make a batch tonight and watch them disappear!
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Marinated olives are a great party nibble. They are best when made ahead, which makes life a little easier when you are hosting the gathering. I like to take homemade (food) gifts with me when I am a guest at a party, especially during this time of the year. New Year’s Eve is only days away and I’m sure if you showed up to a shindig with these in hand, the host/hostess would be very happy. The olives are ready to serve, all that needs to be done is pour them into a bowl. And who wouldn’t appreciate an extra appetizer that arrives ready to serve?
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Make movie night memorable with this coconut oil popcorn. Stove top popcorn sprinkled with a sweet and savory spice blend turns plain popcorn into an addictive snack!
Popcorn. It’s a movie theater staple and it is practically mandatory snacking for movie nights at home. Heck, it’s even dinner sometimes. While I’m not knocking butter and salt, I like to dress mine up a bit more. I open the spice cabinet and put together concoctions that would make Harry Potter’s head spin. Popcorn doesn’t have to be plain Jane and this popcorn definitely turns it up a notch.
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